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DAV recently established a
#Twitch
channel to connect with veterans, their families and supporters through gaming and other livestreaming broadcasts. You can create a free account and follow us at to be alerted whenever we go live!
#gaming
#livestreaming
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We’ll be in Times Square this Veterans Day raising awareness of America’s heroes. Tweet us using
#ThankaVet
for a chance to be featured.
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On Veterans Day and every day, we’re thankful for veterans. Use
#ThankaVet
to tell us why your veteran is special to you.
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Veterans Day is this week! We’re celebrating in
@TimesSquareNYC
– tweet your thanks using
#ThankAVet
for a chance to be featured!
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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Tweet us about a veteran you want to honor using
#ThankAVet
for a chance to be featured in
@TimesSquareNYC
on Veterans Day!
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We ❤ veterans. You ❤ veterans. Give them a place of honor in the
#ThankAVet
Mosaic this Veterans Day.
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Veterans Day is Nov. 11. How will you
#ThankAVet
? Use the hashtag & tell us why your veteran is special to you.
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We’re thankful for all veterans. In honor of Veterans Day, tell us in 140 characters or less how you’d
#ThankAVet
.
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Saturday is Veterans Day. How will you
#ThankAVet
in your life this year? Use the hashtag & tell us what your veteran means to you.
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We asked why you’re thankful for the vet in your life. Check out the amazing entries we received
#ThankAVet
.
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This is National Suicide Prevention Week. Retweet to help us raise awareness of this epidemic.
#NSPW18
#SuicidePrevention
#NSPW
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This Women’s History Month, DAV salutes Sarah Emma Edmonds. She joined the U.S. Army in 1861, in disguise, under the name Frank Thompson.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WHM
#WomensHistory
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This Women’s History Month, DAV salutes Army General Ann E. Dunwoody, the first woman to achieve the rank of Four Star General.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WHM
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Give thanks to the veteran in your life for a chance to be featured in
@TimesSquareNYC
! Tell your story using
#ThankAVet
.
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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We ❤ veterans. You ❤ veterans. Give them a place of honor in the
#ThankAVet
Mosaic this Veterans Day.
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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Today we pause to remember those who gave their lives so we could live ours freely.
#MemorialDay
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After years of procedural hurdles, Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe has been cleared to posthumously receive his long-overdue Medal of Honor.
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This Women’s History Month, DAV salutes Eileen Collins, America’s first female Space Shuttle Commander.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WHM
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It’s
#NationalVolunteerWeek
. DAV Chapter 20 has built more than a dozen ramps for fellow
#veterans
who need help to maneuver in their driveways and doorways. Thank you, Chapter 20!
#NVW
#Volunteer
#NVW2018
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We need your help! Historic
#veteran
legislation that could increase veteran
#caregiver
benefits to those injured PRE-9/11 is up for a vote in the House! Tell
#Congress
to vote YES on the
#VAMISSIONAct
!
#UnsungHeroes
#KeepThePromise
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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Even one
#veteran
suicide a day is too many. Retweet to help raise awareness for suicide prevention.
#NSPW18
#StopSuicide
#NSPW
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#VeteransDay
is next week. Join
@Reba
in thanking those who served. Learn more:
#KeepthePromise
#ThankAVet
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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ACT NOW! Call
#Congress
TODAY and tell them to vote YES on the
#VAMISSIONAct
! This important legislation would expand
@DeptVetAffairs
Comprehensive Family Caregiver Program to
#veterans
injured BEFORE 9/11.
#UnsungHeroes
#KeepThePromise
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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Tell us in 140 characters or less why a veteran you know is special. Tweet us using
#ThankAVet
.
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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It’s National Suicide Prevention Week. Help spread the word with a retweet – you can make a difference.
#NSPW18
#NSPW
#StopSuicide
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1/4 - As veterans who have sacrificed to support and defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic, DAV abhors and rejects the insurrectionist acts perpetrated at our Capitol on Wednesday.
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On
#MemorialDay
and every day we honor those who gave all they had to defend our nation. You are not forgotten.
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This Women’s History Month, DAV salutes Cathay Williams. In 1868, she became the first African American female U.S. veteran, after serving three years as a Buffalo Soldier.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WHM
#WomensHistory
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The impact of
#military
sexual trauma is both immediate and lasting – many continue to fight to overcome the mental and physical impacts of these crimes every day. Read more:
#womenveterans
#KeepThePromise
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Today and every day, we honor those who have served. Check out some of the heartfelt
#ThankAVet
submissions we’ve received: .
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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#ICYMI
-
@DAVHQ
Elects Delphine Metcalf-Foster as the first female leader of a national VSO! Congratulations
@FosterDelphine
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Today marks the start of
#MonthOfTheMilitaryCaregiver
. You can help disabled
#veterans
and their
#caregivers
like past National Commander Dave Riley and his wife, Yvonne, get the benefits and support they need and deserve:
#MilitaryCaregiver
#UnsungHeroes
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Happy
#CaregiverAppreciationDay
! Meet Ray Dempsey and his wife Pat, who has been his
#caregiver
for decades to allow him to live a high-quality life at their home. RT to spread awareness for
#militarycaregivers
!
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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3/4 - At the same time, we are saddened that any veteran would desecrate our nation’s capital and will take immediate action to initiate the removal of any DAV member found guilty of committing illegal acts against our nation.
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On
#PurpleHeartDay
we honor those who have received the medal for their sacrifices to defend our nation.
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On
#VeteransDay
and everyday, we’re thankful for veterans. Here are some
#ThankAVet
entries, accompanied by
@TheLeeGreenwood
.
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This
#NationalVolunteerWeek
, we salute Horace, a
@USNavy
veteran who is committed to helping others.
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Today we pause to remember those who gave their lives so we could live ours freely.
#MemorialDay
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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Happy Women’s Equality Day! Today and every day, we honor women who have served, like Carmen McGinnis, and work to ensure they receive the services and support they need.
#WomensEqualityDay
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Help us
#KeepThePromise
to America’s
#veterans
! Tell
#Congress
to vote YES on the
#VAMISSIONAct
to improve the lives of veterans catastrophically injured BEFORE 9/11! ACT NOW!
#UnsungHeroes
#CallTheHill
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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2/14 - DAV has peacefully demonstrated with the support of U.S. Capitol Police, and we mourn alongside them over the death of Air Force veteran Brian Sicknick.
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Meet past National Commander, Dave Riley. Dave receives round-the-clock care from his wife, Yvonne, who made the choice two decades ago to dedicate herself to her husband’s well being, despite the personal sacrifices she would have to make:
#UnsungHeroes
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During the nineties, Sinise worked on behalf of
@DAVHQ
organizations. He also embarked on several USO handshake tours in 2003 and then formed the Lieutenant Dan Band in 2004.
@GarySiniseFound
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Check out some of the
#ThankAVet
tributes we received, set to music by our friend and veteran,
@jamey_johnson
.
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Help spread the word about the signs and prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIAMonth
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Congratulations & thank you,
@Noah_Galloway
! You inspired us all, proving injuries & illnesses dont define
#veterans
#TeamShway
- you're amazing! You made this adventure better than we could have ever imagined! ^TeamNoah
#dwts
http://t.co/oBMfywJfSG
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Here are some amazing
#ThankAVet
tributes in honor of Veterans Day. You can create your own at .
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Today is
#WomensEqualityDay
. Join us to honor the commitment, courage & sacrifices of the women who serve.
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Put
#veteransfundingfirst
. Act now & sign our petition:
http://t.co/ZQ3yVygf7c.
http://t.co/gwqVInNoi6
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22 veterans die by suicide every day. Together, we can increase
#PTSDAwareness
:
http://t.co/fAMevhu9sQ.
#mentalhealth
http://t.co/GEPjWo6jDF
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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"Through the Disabled American Veterans organization, I found it my mission to do all I could to support our wounded heroes and their families,” said
@GarySinise
.
#Salute
#KeepThePromise
@GarySiniseFound
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Even one
#veteran
suicide a day is too many. Retweet to help raise awareness for suicide prevention.
#NSPW18
#StopSuicide
#NSPW
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Roy is dedicated to serving local
#veterans
. In honor of
#NationalVolunteerWeek
, we honor him for his selflessness.
#NVW
#Volunteer
#NVW2018
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This
#NationalVolunteerWeek
, we salute DAV Chapter 20 for their commitment to helping
#veterans
.
#NVW
#NVW2018
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Happy
#CaregiverAppreciationDay
! Meet Alexis Courneen and her husband Jason, her
#caregiver
since she suffered a traumatic brain injury while serving in the
@USCG
. RT to spread awareness for
#militarycaregivers
!
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Over 650 families are being sent to
@WaltDisneyWorld
this year as part of Snowball Express, a program to help Gold Star families enjoy the holiday season. Launched just last year as part of the
@GarySiniseFound
, it has 1,722 participants this year.
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Help spread the word about the prevalence of
#BrainInjury
in the
#military
w/a retweet. You can make a difference.
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#TBI
#BIAMonth
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During the Month of the Military Caregiver, and every day,
@DAVHQ
is committed to bringing awareness to the selfless service of the nation’s veteran
#caregivers
:
#MilitaryCaregiver
#UnsungHeroes
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Marine who lost leg in Afghanistan runs Boston Marathon with American flag.
@USMC
#Veteran
via
@NBCOlympicTalk
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Happy Women’s Equality Day! Today and every day, we honor the women who have served.
#WomensEqualityDay
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DAV no longer has confidence that
@SecWilkie
can effectively lead the
@DeptVetAffairs
and calls for his immediate removal.
FULL STATEMENT:
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Know a vet who served you proud? Tell them thank you w/ a
#ThankAVet
video. Learn more:
http://t.co/qswme8kNO9
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March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. We thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam
#veterans
and their families for their service. Please tag a Vietnam vet below, and help us pay tribute to their
#patriotism
. Welcome home.
#VietnamVeteransDay
#VietnamWarVeteransDay
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June is
#PTSD
Awareness Month. Veterans like Mike Biggs are proving that with the right treatment, there’s hope for the future.
#PTSDAwareness
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Have you said thank you lately to the veteran in your life? Here’s an easy way to
#ThankaVet
#VeteransDay
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Meet Jataya Taylor, the winner of the 2018 DAV Freedom Award at the 32nd National Disabled Veterans
#WinterSportsClinic
in Snowmass, Colorado!
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Today is
#WomensEqualityDay
. Join us to honor the commitment, service, courage & sacrifices of women like Carmen McGinnis, who selflessly serve our country.
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